Parent Info Sessions

FAQs

What is a Parent Information Session?

Parent Information Sessions are intended for parents and guardians submitting new student applications for admission to our school in the upcoming school year. These group sessions are an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the school – our philosophy, education programs and approach to creating a safe and nurturing learning environment. Sessions also address what to expect next in the application process.

Each session will include a virtual school tour.

What grades are the sessions for?

Four sessions are set up to cover four grade ranges - Kindergarten, Grade 1-3, Grade 4-7 and Grade 8-12. This helps us to tailor what we discuss in each session to the ages and grade levels most relevant to the parents attending. Please select the session with the grade range that covers the grade for which you are applying for admission. If you are applying for more than one child and they will be in different grade ranges, consider signing up for each applicable session.

When are the sessions?

Zoom sessions have been scheduled for the following:

Kindergarten Thursday February 11th 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Grades 1-3 Wednesday February 10th 11:00am to 11:45am

Grades 4-7 Tuesday February 16th 3:30pm to 4:15pm

Grades 8–12 Tuesday February 16th 4:30pm to 5:00pm

You may sign up below.

Who can attend?

Parents and guardians of new applicant students applying for admission to our school in September 2021 may attend. Support people for parents and guardians, interpreters, and all legal guardians are welcome. Please sign-up separately for each adult attending from a unique location through the sign up link below.

Is attendance required for admission?

No, attendance at a Parent Information Session is not a requirement for your child's acceptance to our school. However, attendance is a good way to learn about our school and make sure our school is a good fit for you and your child.

Do I need to sign up in advance to attend a session?

Yes. To ensure we can plan for, and accommodate the questions of everyone present, our sign-up deadlines are:

Monday, February 8th, Midnight, for Kindergarten and Grades 1-3 sessions.
Sunday, February 14th, Midnight, for Grades 4-7 and Grades 8-11 sessions.

Only those people who have pre-registered to attend the session will be able to participate. If you have multiple participants dialing in from different locations, please sign up separately for each unique location.

I have not applied to the school yet. Can I still attend?

Yes. Attending a session is a great way to learn more about our school before you apply. We're happy to receive your New Student Application package whenever you choose, before or after a Parent Information Session.

What if I cannot make it to the session I booked?

If your schedule changes and you can no longer make your session, please let us know as soon as possible by sending an email to admissions@diamondschool.ca. Simply request your sign up be removed and note your name and the session for which you registered.

What if there is a school closure?

Information Sessions will not be held on days when the school is closed due to the pandemic, snow days, or other weather or emergency events. In the event that the school is closed on the day of your Information Session, the Information Session will be cancelled. A notice will be posted on our website's Home page announcing the school closure. Please make sure to check our website and your email before you log in to attend the session. A new Information Session will be scheduled as soon as possible to replace any that are cancelled.

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